Information for Members

Networking Opportunities

Business to Business Networking
Networking opportunities at Chamber functions including Business After Hours, Business Before Hours, and other Chamber events.

Annual Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony
Each May the Chamber holds its Annual Dinner. During the dinner the Chamber presents the Business Awards that honor area businesses and business people for their achievements.

Promotional and Marketing Programs

Marketing Display at the Chamber Office
Obtain new customers by displaying your literature in our lobby. This is a great opportunity to get your information out to other Chamber members, as well as people that call and ask for information or walk-ins.

Promotional Opportunities at Chamber Events
At several of our Chamber events there is an opportunity to be a sponsor of the event. This gives you a lot of visibility before and at the event.

Southern N Expo
Rent a booth to showcase your business to other businesses and people in the community. This one-day event gives you a lot of exposure for your business name and services.

Welcome Bags
Another chance to get your business information out into the community. Include one piece of paper or brochure, and one other item into the welcome bag. These bags are given to people during the closing at the purchase of a house or a condominium. Also, information will be available at the town offices on how a person can get a welcome bag if they did not receive one when they moved into the area.

Community Exposure

Membership Directory
As a member of the Chamber you receive two free listings in our membership directory, an alphabetical listing and a category listing.

Web Site
Once you invest in the Chamber your business information and web site link are included on the Chamber’s web site. You also have the opportunity to purchase an ad or coupon to advertise your business or services. You may update your business information and description online, and also provide links to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Member News Releases
If your business has a special event let the Chamber know, we will see that a press release is done and sent to the local newspapers. We also come to the event and take pictures. Also, if someone in your business is promoted, you hire a new person or something great happens we will help to publicize the information.

Referrals
Receive referrals from Chamber staff and Chamber members.

Business Services

Our Newsletters
Our newsletters updates our members on Chamber happenings and news about our members. Included is also helpful business information and tips. In addition the newsletter offers the opportunity for advertising.

Email
The Chamber sends out a weekly e-newsletter with upcoming events and Member Happenings.

Mailing List and Labels
Want to do a targeted mailing to other Chamber members? Ask for a list of all of our members.

Training and Development Seminars
The Chamber hosts monthly training and development seminars with guest speakers that offer information to help you with your business.

Committees

Ambassadors
This committee greets you at events, and always with warm welcoming smiles. The committee is also responsible for member relations and new member orientation. This is an excellent committee for the new member. It affords the opportunity to meet the membership while having fun at the same time.

Events
This committee works throughout the year to establish events and programs. Usually one event a quarter is planned. If planning the events structure is of interest, this committee is for you.

Economic Development
This committee works with regional business leaders and officials to improve the business climate in our area towns. If you have an interest in this, sign up today.

Annual Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony
The members of the Annual Dinner committee plan this highly recognized event months in advance. They are responsible for the theme, decorations, entertainment and good time for this annual May event.